Capitals Prospect Connor McMichael Reporting to D.C. Tuesday; Will Be Black Ace During Playoff Run

Hershey Bears center and Washington Capitals prospect Connor McMichael told the Hershey media that he will be reporting to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday and will be a black ace during the Capitals’ 2021 Stanley Cup Playoff run.

“Being in Hershey helped me a lot,” McMichael said, adding that he took his game to next level this season. The AHL announced on Monday that he was selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending May 16, 2021.

Connor McMichael said he took his game to next level this season. “Being in Hershey helped me a lot.”

Said he will be heading to Washington to join Caps tomorrow. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/noSNRzjZ0v

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McMichael led all Bears in goals and points for the 2020-21 season. He was tied for first among all AHL rookies in goals, and 6th among all rookies in points. He also led the league in game-winning goals for the season with eight. Bears captain Matt Moulson said, “That kid is gonna be a tremendous player for years to come…He’s a great kid.”

Matt Moulson regarding Connor McMichael. “That kid is gonna be a tremendous player for years to come…He’s a great kid.” #ALLCAPS

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Bears head coach Spencer Carbery said after Sunday’s season finale that this past weekend was McMichael’s best weekend of the season. “Very Connor McMichael-ish. Best weekend of the season from him. In these two games, where, that’s what’s on the line; the division title, the league title, our last game of the season. Potentially he’s not gonna play again for four months. He wants to leave everything on the ice. And those were his best two games of the year, and he’s had some pretty good games. Those were just phenomenal.”

Bears head coach Spencer Carbery, in his end-of-season presser, said he believes Connor McMichael is ready for the next level, but still need’s to work on the little things. #ALLCAPS #CapsProspect

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McMichael added that he and defensive prospects Alexander Alexeyev and Martin Fehervary watched a lot of Capitals games together at their hotel this season.